Our Graduates
Mark Philip Autry
Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN
Best Advice for Other Students Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Always thank the people who love and support you in your dreams - I thank my wonderful parents. Many thanks to all you "great folks" at Philadelphia, who prayed for me!
Special Honors or Recognition International Nursing Honor Society
Summer Plans Take Licensing Test – June; Start Job - Skyline Medical Center, Cardiac Unit - Nashville, TN in July. Reunion with fellow Marines (whom I served with for 4 years) early part of July.
Future Plans God has given me several goals - starting a company - for future - a real estate investment. Saving $. Continue to work out. Go on Medical Mission Trips.
Shelby Helms
Guilford College
Best Advice for Other Students Work hard, but enjoy your years in college.
Summer Plans Hopefully take a vacation or two. Then get to work.
Future Plans Work my way to be a probation/parole officer, work as a deputy sheriff, or a cop.
Deann Michele Jenkins
Kenneth Shular School of Cosmetology
Best Advice for Other Students Don't ever give up on what you want to do! Even if it takes longer to achieve your dreams, put God first and he will lead you all the way.
Summer Plans To enjoy the summer!
Future Plans Not sure yet.
Kyle Pittman
Brevard College
Best Advice for Other Students Never give up and go to class!
Special Honors or Recognition I was inducted into TriBeta. Yeah!
Summer Plans Get a job.
Future Plans Possibly go back to school for my exercise science major.
Lauren Duke
Forest Hills High School
Best Advice for Other Students Your effort and your attitude determine everything. Work hard and have fun.
Special Honors or Recognition Highest GPA in 4 classes, FFA Vice President, FFA Greenhand Degree, FFA Chapter Degree,Scholar Athlete, February Senior Student of the Month
Summer Plans Have a part time job, go to Caswell with the youth group, vacation at the beach with my family, participate in the Chemistry Mentoring Orientation Seminar at Wingate,
Future Plans Start at Wingate University in the fall, studying chemistry/pre-pharmacy.
Lauren Nance
Forest Hills High School
Best Advice for Other Students My best advice I have for other students would be to always work hard, even when it gets tough (and high school will get tough…trust me). I would also say to form positive relationships with teachers and classmates early on, that’s important. You really find out who you are during this stage of your life, so enjoy it!
Special Honors or Recognition Jacket Award/Most Valuable Player for Cross County. (2014-2015), Treasurer for the Future Teachers of America Club. (2016-2017), Interclub Council Member for Mu Alpha Theta. (2016-2017)
Summer Plans My summer plans are to spend as much time with family and friends before beginning my next adventure called college this fall.
Future Plans My future plans are to be as successful as I can be while I am in college,
graduate, and become an elementary school teacher wherever school God calls me
to teach at. I'm so excited!!
Logan Nance
Forest Hills High School
Best Advice for Other Students Join clubs, don't be afraid to socialize and stand out from the crowd.
Special Honors or Recognition President of National Technical Honors Society,Member of National Honors Society, National Beta Club, National English HonorsSociety, Student Council,Received the Jacket Award my first two years as a student.
Summer Plans Attend a math class at SPCC to prepare for college, go on vacation with family, swim in the pool.
Future Plans Attend UNC Charlotte for either engineering or architecture.
Avery Elizabeth Selby
Forest Hills High School
Best Advice for Other Students Get your work done as soon as possible; don't wait until the last minute. Put forth your best effort on everything you do.
Special Honors or Recognition Senior Class President, National Honor Society Historian, Union County Global Scholar, North Carolina Governor's School Graduate, Forest Hills Senior Homecoming Attendant, Miss Senior Forest Hills, Forest Hills Gem Award Recipient, Forest Hills Scholar Athlete, Forest Hills Talent Show winner.
Summer Plans I will be working as a lifeguard at Monroe Aquatic and Fitness Center.
Future Plans I will be attending East Carolina University as an intended nursing major. I plan to pursue a career in neonatal nursing.
Zach Stanley
Union Academy
Best Advice for Other Students Focus on your academics, but be sure that you have time for outside activities. Nights spent in a textbook are not as memorable as the alternative options (sporting events, going out to eat, etc.) Take advantage of every opportunity that you are given and don't look back; high school is gone before you know it.
Special Honors or Recognition Summa Cum Laude, Senior Beta Club (President), National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Student Council (Treasurer), Monroe Youth Council
Summer Plans Spend a few weeks in Wilmington with Dex, attend a YoungLife camp over the week of July 4th,be a counselor at Mars Hill this summer for NCASC (North Carolina Association of Student Councils) camp and spending the rest my time either at the lake or at the beach with my close friends and family.
Future Plans Attend UNC Chapel-Hill and major in Chemistry, with a minor in a foreign language.
Timothy Wallace
Anson High School
Best Advice for Other Students Just remember Philippians 4:13I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me.
Special Honors or Recognition Community Service Award, Automotive CTE Cord, Foods CTE Cord, Construction CTE Cord
Summer Plans Work and enjoy the summer with family and friends. Also, continuing volunteering at the fire department.
Future PlansFinish firefighting class, become a firefighter or EMT. Would also like to attend UTI and major in the NASCAR or drag racing field.